Church of Scotland Chapelhall and Kirk O’Shotts Parish Churches Chapelhall Parish Church Kirk O’Shotts Russell Street 1 Kirk O’Shotts Chapelhall Salsburgh, Shotts ML6 8SG ML7 4NU www.chapelhallparishchurch.org.uk www.kirkoshotts.btik.com Scottish Charity No. SC008486 Scottish Charity No.SC01326 Vacancy Information Clerk to the Nominating Committee: Mrs Sharon Martin, 44 Asher Road, Chapelhall, ML6 8TA Tel: 07445793129 Email: [email protected] Convener of the Nominating Committee: Mr Jim Morrison, 10 Glen Rannoch Drive Tel:01236 752394 Email: [email protected] Interim Moderator: Rev. Margaret Currie, St.Columba’s Manse, 52 Kennedy Drive, Airdrie, ML6 9AW Tel: 01236 763173 Email: [email protected] Applications: Applications (CVs) for the position of Minister are invited and should be sent to the Clerk to the Nominating Committee. We are happy to assist with informal enquires, these can be addressed to either the Interim Moderator or the Clerk to the Nominating Committee. Parish Profile Contents Combined Parish & Linkage information Parish Profile – Chapelhall Church Parish Profile – Kirk O’Shotts Church www.chapelhallparishchurch.org.uk/ www.kirkoshotts.btik.com Combined Parish & Linkage Information Linkage Chapelhall and Kirk O’Shotts have been linked as part of the Presbyterian Plan by Hamilton Presbytery. The Linkage took place after the retirement of the Ministers from both parishes in May 2014. There is currently a Locum in place who is conducting Sunday Morning Worship in both churches under guidance from our Interim Moderator. The Churches look forward to worshipping together and to integrating our friendly Parishes communities, who are enthusiastic for change and have the potential and eagerness for Chapelhall and Kirk O’Shotts are growth. We will work together to forge a adjoining parishes within 4 miles of each other. strong linkage proud of background, but looking forward to a progressive and inclusive Each Parishes statistics can be Ministry. found via the following links: Chapelhall: We are seeking someone with the following http://cos.churchofscotland.or qualities to lead and work with us in our work g.uk/docs/stats_for_mission/1 for the Kingdom of God: 71088.pdf Kirk O’Shotts: Ability to engage with all age groups, http://cos.churchofscotland.or especially young people g.uk/docs/stats_for_mission/1 71145.pdf An enthusiastic communicator Encouraging and easily approachable Has a strong pastoral commitment and is community minded Has the ability to manage change sensitively and appropriately Whoever is appointed will have a supportive team of office bearers from both Churches. Chapelhall Parish Church Russell Street Chapelhall ML6 8SG www.chapelhallparishchurch.org.uk About us Fundraising We are a warm hearted caring Congregation of hard working souls who accept our responsibility to our community as members of As well as raising funds Christ’s Kingdom here in Chapelhall. for the Church we also donate to various charities. The collection We have a dedicated band of willing workers from our joint carol who with the support of our congregation service is donated to St. maintain the Churches work in our parish. We Andrews Hospice & the collection from our pray for a Minister who will lead us in the Watch Night service is Spiritual aspects of our faith and will help us donated to the Glasgow to lay foundations for the future to encourage Mission. Old and Young into the body of Christ’s We recently had a Church. MacMillan Coffee morning which was very well attended and raised A monthly lunch after morning worship not a fantastic amount for only continues the fellowship of our worship MacMillan Nurses. but is also a valuable source of income. We also raised money for Christian Aid Week with a service and lunch Our fund raising team who organise Christmas which again was very Dinners, Spring Dance, Fairs, Fetes, Silent well attended. Within the Church we Auction, Car Treasure Hunt and other have a Food-bank activities raises necessary funds to help finance collection point for our work in the Church, all of these are greatly donations to a local Food-bank. enjoyed by our congregation and supported by the community and are a measure of the The Guild as well as The dedication and love we have for our church. Guild projects and Church Donations, also donate to various We celebrated our 150th Anniversary of our charities out with the church in 2007 and are proud of our history Church. and heritage. Our Girls Brigade also arranged a Fun Day to Within the church we currently have The raise funds for Children in Need. Anchor Boys, The Girls Brigade and Sunday school which are an important part of our church and are led by enthusiastic leaders. The Church Buildings th The Church was completed and opened on 26 July 1857 and is a ‘Grade B’ listed building of special architectural and historic interest. The title deeds for the Church and the Manse are held at Edinburgh in the name of the congregation. The Church consists of a sanctuary with a seating capacity of 390, a small hall with a capacity of 40, a Vestry/Session House, kitchen and toilet. The building has been well maintained and both interior and exterior has had refurbishment work carried out in the last 20 years. The church operates under the Model Constitution. The Large Hall Completed in 1956, the large hall is located within the grounds, and has a seating capacity of 200. Extensive refurbishment has been carried out with the redecorating, installation of all new toilet facilities, new kitchen and lowering of the hall ceiling. The driveway and car park area has recently been resurfaced. The Manse The Manse was constructed in 1863 and is located adjacent to the Church. It comprises of 4 bedrooms (3 of which are double), 2 public rooms, a study, a bathroom (which is fully tiled and has a bath and a shower). A large breakfasting kitchen with ample cupboard space with new appliances has been refurbished in the last 10 years. Gas central heating is installed. The Manse has also been fully redecorated. There is a detached garage and a garden at the rear, as well as ample parking space to the front of the Manse. Organisations and groups within the Church Within the Church we have a Sunday school for children from 3 years upwards who meet during Sunday Morning Service, numbers have reduced over the last few years. The Anchor Boys meets weekly on a Thursday evening and has a good Section of around 10 Boys and officers. The Boys enjoy games, craft activities and are beginning to work towards their badges. At present we have no Boys Brigade Company Section due to the retirement of the Captain. We are looking to recruit new officers and Captain for this section to be restarted. The Girls Brigade meets weekly on a Wednesday evening and has a strong company of around 50 Girls and officers. As well as offering traditional badge work the Girls are working towards the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The Children all take part in the Christmas Nativity and Easter Service. The Children lead the Services and this is well liked by Congregation and parents. The Guild meets weekly on Monday evenings from September to March and celebrated their 60th year anniversary in 2014. We also accommodate Slimming World, Alcoholics Anonymous and a Dance class on a weekly basis with the hall being available to hire. Church Life and Membership Worship We have an ageing congregation and our primary Sunday Worship consists of a concern is to attract and retain young people without losing sight of the needs of our older members. morning service that commences at 10am. Number of members on roll 219 + 62 on supplement roll The Sunday school is in the Number of Adherents on roll 10 church until the offering and Number of board members 10 then adjourns to the small hall Number of Elders 23 for further teaching. A crèche is available for younger children. Holy Communion is The Parish celebrated on the first Sunday of March, June, September and December with a Chapelhall has grown in size and population over morning service at 10am. the past decade with the building of new housing developments and is still growing, last Census in There is also an evening 2011 showed population at 6680. service at 6.30pm. We have good local amenities, which are Communion is also held at walking distance from the Manse. There is a Post the Sheltered Housing Office, Library, Dentist, Doctors Surgery, complex on the Wednesday Pharmacy, and a good variety of shops. The joint campus for Chapelhall Primary and St Aloysius following Sunday RC primary schools is located about 150 yards Communion at 1pm. from the Church. A joint Carol Service with St There is good travel links with surrounding Aloysius RC Church is held areas, regular bus services to Airdrie and other every year at alternate local villages and towns. The M8 is easily accessible by car and we are central to both churches. Glasgow and Edinburgh. There are also strong ties with Chapelhall Primary School. A bus operates locally on a Sunday to transport members to and from the morning service. Kirk O’Shotts “We want to see Jesus lifted high!" Charity Number: SC013269 1 Kirk O’Shotts Salsburgh, Shotts ML7 4NU www.kirkoshotts.btik.com Scottish Charity No.SC01326 We are a small but committed fellowship of Christian believers. The congregation numbers approximately 170. We hold a traditional Church of Scotland service each Sunday at 11.30am. The church is located just outside the village of Salsburgh in Lanarkshire. Our Church building is probably the best known church in the central belt as it can clearly be seen on the hillside from the M8 motorway between the Newhouse junction 6 and Shotts Junction 5.